Discussion 2022: Rookie Discussion
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Hard to tell right now but contenders include:
McCartin
Durdin
Maginness
Hollands
Pedlar
Stone
De Koning
There's a few other names but most are genuine small forwards on the fringe of good teams.
McCartin, SDK and Durdin probably the best odds of that group, Stone, Maginness and Hollands are fringe but chances given weaker sides or decent finishes last year. Pedlar probably needs some help but he's thereabouts in another side that's not super strong.
It's a weak group right now, I think the backs are looking slightly stronger, albeit most of the better names there are also in the Rachele price range.
Definitely shaping as a year that we might have to pay a premium on a lot of rookies which, imo, makes things interesting because you get divergent tactics of those unwilling to do it who start stronger but might face a big cash generation issue and those who take more risks at the start and thus you get slightly more diverse teams as people go for Hewett, Rowell and those kind of priced guys.
McCartin
Durdin
Maginness
Hollands
Pedlar
Stone
De Koning
There's a few other names but most are genuine small forwards on the fringe of good teams.
McCartin, SDK and Durdin probably the best odds of that group, Stone, Maginness and Hollands are fringe but chances given weaker sides or decent finishes last year. Pedlar probably needs some help but he's thereabouts in another side that's not super strong.
It's a weak group right now, I think the backs are looking slightly stronger, albeit most of the better names there are also in the Rachele price range.
Definitely shaping as a year that we might have to pay a premium on a lot of rookies which, imo, makes things interesting because you get divergent tactics of those unwilling to do it who start stronger but might face a big cash generation issue and those who take more risks at the start and thus you get slightly more diverse teams as people go for Hewett, Rowell and those kind of priced guys.
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Borrowed this from the infamous BF site - thanks TempletonTheRat
Do those that know how their clubs are travelling in regards to injury think i's accurate?
Would also be good to know how JS is, especially if any may be just place holders for other best 22 injured/susp.
Would be good for us to have a more accurate fluid spreadsheet which included scorings capability based on role/history and JS rating to better assess rookies.
Any obvious rookies missing
Do those that know how their clubs are travelling in regards to injury think i's accurate?
Would also be good to know how JS is, especially if any may be just place holders for other best 22 injured/susp.
Would be good for us to have a more accurate fluid spreadsheet which included scorings capability based on role/history and JS rating to better assess rookies.
Any obvious rookies missing
Couple that stand out to me are T.Wang and Martin (both the Essendon rookies added recently) and some of the Eagles boys. They've only got 23 fit players so you have to think at least a couple will bob up (Hough, Winder, Williams maybe?).
Don't the bombers two play (Martin is potentially a possible but unlikely) but the Eagles guys have to be in the mix if fit.
Note: haven't followed the eagles as closely so apologies in advance if the ones I've listed are all actually injured!
Don't the bombers two play (Martin is potentially a possible but unlikely) but the Eagles guys have to be in the mix if fit.
Note: haven't followed the eagles as closely so apologies in advance if the ones I've listed are all actually injured!
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Where’s McLennan at @Herbie66 
His price never changes though each season.
Crows fans, is Luke Pedlar now fully fit/ a realistic chance for round 1?
123K Fwd/Mid - here is his draft profile:
POSITION: Inside Midfielder/Forward
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Perhaps the biggest ‘bull’ in this draft, Pedlar is as hard as they come. His power and scoreboard impact separate him from other strong bodied midfielders in the 2020 cohort.” – Ed Pascoe
Glenelg and Prince Alfred College (PAC) representative Luke Pedlar started the year in fine form and despite missing selection in South Australia’s Academy Hub, he was able to earn a combine invite - which was a similar situation to last year's draft bolter Harry Schoenberg. Unlike Schoenberg, Pedlar wasn’t able to represent his state at this year's National Championships due to the Covid situation, and a late season injury meant he would miss both PAC’s Grand Final and also the All-Stars game. It means Pedlar could keep going under the radar, which may have not been the case if 2020 went smoothly for the 183cm midfielder. Pedlar is as tough as they come and despite a shoulder injury last year and knee injury this season, he could still be a factor for this year's draft given he boasts plenty of traits scouts will love and a style that holds up well for finals football. Also a talented cricketer, Pedlar has sport running through his veins and is a natural athlete and competitor.
123K Fwd/Mid - here is his draft profile:
POSITION: Inside Midfielder/Forward
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Perhaps the biggest ‘bull’ in this draft, Pedlar is as hard as they come. His power and scoreboard impact separate him from other strong bodied midfielders in the 2020 cohort.” – Ed Pascoe
Glenelg and Prince Alfred College (PAC) representative Luke Pedlar started the year in fine form and despite missing selection in South Australia’s Academy Hub, he was able to earn a combine invite - which was a similar situation to last year's draft bolter Harry Schoenberg. Unlike Schoenberg, Pedlar wasn’t able to represent his state at this year's National Championships due to the Covid situation, and a late season injury meant he would miss both PAC’s Grand Final and also the All-Stars game. It means Pedlar could keep going under the radar, which may have not been the case if 2020 went smoothly for the 183cm midfielder. Pedlar is as tough as they come and despite a shoulder injury last year and knee injury this season, he could still be a factor for this year's draft given he boasts plenty of traits scouts will love and a style that holds up well for finals football. Also a talented cricketer, Pedlar has sport running through his veins and is a natural athlete and competitor.